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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 17h

No, laws alone aren't enough to tackle queer- & trans-phobia.

But the @snp.org are just dragging their heels on banning conversion practices.

Letting down every single victim. Allowing literal torture to go on, trying to change something that can't be changed.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 1d

The @povertyalliance.org briefing on why we need fair work and how we get there is linked here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/www.povertyalliance....

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 1d

@scottishgreens.org were proud to get more orgs paying the Real Living Wage when we were in government.

Because fair working conditions don't just help workers, they help families, which supports local economies, which supports everyone. #ChallengePovertyWeek

ALT TEXT: A pink graphic with images of digitally drawn people with brown hair wearing aprons. They stand next to a chalk board which has "Fair Work" written on it. In white text at the top, the graphic reads "Tuesday: Better Jobs, Pay, Hours, Conditions & Worker Voice."

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 1d

Our services should be owned by us & work for us. Private companies keep putting up prices, making life harder for everyday working folk.

The Scottish Greens will always fight for more public ownership for better services. Join that fight here:

Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events

members.greens.scot

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 1d

How can some bus companies thrive while other are making cuts?

Bringing bus companies into public ownership would mean your ticket fare would go back into the service, instead of lining private pockets. People, over profit.

It works in Edinburgh, and it could work in Dundee.

ALT TEXT: A headline on The Courier website, reading "Tayport bus users threaten protest over Stagecoach plan to cut routes
Tayport travellers were "incredibly angry" at a packed public meeting to discuss bus service changes to and from the town." Beneath is a photograph of around 40 people, seated in a public meeting.

ALT TEXT: A headline on The Courier website. The headline reads "Xplore Dundee posts record profit as ticket prices rise and wages increase
The bus firm posted increased revenue and profit in the wake of ticket price increases." Beneath is a photograph of the male CEO of Xplore Dundee, smiling, standing in front of a large green bus.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 2d

If you want to shape the kind of policies that the Green's fight for, you can join us in the movement toward a fairer, liveable future 🌳
🔗:

Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events

members.greens.scot

Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 2d

Animal welfare being close to my heart, it was a pleasure to sponsor the @bluecrossuk.bsky.social exhibition in Parliament🐾

Last week I championed key Scottish Green policies like the Housing Bill, supported the visitor levy, & met with mistreated staff at the University of Dundee✊

ALT TEXT: A dark green graphic which reads 'Last Week, I...' in bold white lettering at the top. Below are four bullet points, reading "Spoke on Politics Scotland to defend the Visitor Levy as a way for local councils to raise extra income
Met concerned Dundee University staff who have lost faith in the University’s recovery process
Passed the Housing Bill, re-introducing rent controls to Scotland for the first time in nearly 40 years
Hosted the celebration of 50 years of journalism teaching at Edinburgh Napier University". To the right is an image of Maggie Chapman with two representatives of the Blue Cross.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 2d

In a year of seemingly endless cuts, now journalists in Aberdeen are threatened with redundancy.

Quality journalism is maybe more important now than ever.

I'll be closely following how STV supports its workers through these cuts.

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Normal Island News @normalisland.co.uk · 4d

BREAKING: Heroic police officers save public from this terrifying terrorist who was holding a sign the government doesn’t like x

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 5d

The Scottish Gov is in denial. Proposed cuts to the fire service aren't trimming the fat - they're going to leave scars ❌

Stations could be shut down, leaving massive areas of Scotland unserved. We must stand with our firefighters, who are being asked to do more with less.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 6d

Across the world today, people have taken to the streets to stand for Palestine, and for the brave members of the Flotilla who have been kidnapped by the Israeli military.

The world stands with Palestine. Governments should catch up.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 6d

This is an absolute tragedy.

Rising hate crimes against religious groups is in complete opposition to what we stand for - diversity, equality, tolerance. We must be outspoken in those values now.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

Manchester synagogue attack latest: police say suspect shot after four people injured by vehicle and stabbings

Police say they are responding to an incident in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester Greater Manchester Police said a suspect has been shot and four people have suffered injuries caused by a vehicle and stabbings at a synagogue in Crumpsall north of the city. The force said: Police were called to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, on Middleton Road, Crumpsall, at 9.31am by a member of the public, stating he had witnessed a car being driven towards members of the public, and one man had been stabbed. GMP declared PLATO and a major incident at 9.37am. Shots were fired by Greater Manchester Police firearms officers at 9.38am. One man has been shot, believed to be the offender. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 6d

And if you think that big oil & gas projects like Rosebank would help our energy security, think again... www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/rose...

Rosebank is a bad deal for the UK. Here's why.

Rosebank won’t boost British energy security or cut bills - yet UK taxpayers will foot most of the cost, while the profits go to Norwegian state-owned oil giant Equinor and its partner Ithaca Energy.

www.stopcambo.org.uk

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 6d

The problem isn't that there's not enough to go around, it's that what we've got isn't shared fairly.

It's a tale as old as time. Until we sort that out, energy bills will stay extortionate.

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 7d

"We have an incredible opportunity in Scotland because we have such huge potential from renewables, which are an incredibly cheap way to generate electricity."

@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 7d

Despite the media, Scottish Parliament, & the Scottish Funding Council's scrutiny, Dundee University is STILL yet to make the changes that are needed for its recovery.

Instead of spending big bucks on outsourcing a solution, they should work with their own staff & students.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 7d

🔗actionnetwork.org/pe...

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 7d

The far-right cannot tell me that they are acting for my safety. They seek only to delude, dominate, and destroy.

We will not let our struggle against misogyny be exploited by misogynists.

I am a woman against the far-right. Sign the open letter to fight back!

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 7d

Unions, renters, campaigners, we worked together to make a fairer housing sector.

We've claimed power back from the landlord lobby, and we're not giving it back!

Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 7d

The Housing Bill, introduced by Scottish Greens, has passed!

✅ Rent controls
✅ The right for renters to keep pets
✅ The right for renters to decorate
✅ Increased council tax on second homes
✅ Support for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
👇 And more

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 8d

Whilst you're struggling to get by, the ultra-rich are profiting like never before.

We aren't funded by big business or fossil fuels. We're powered by people like you. Be part of the movement. Join the Greens greens.scot/join

Join the Scottish Greens

Join the Scottish Greens to be a part of the movement that will change Scotland. Membership gives you the right to vote in our open democratic structures, receive invitations to members only events ac...

greens.scot

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 8d

What do we think private businesses would pay Labour £8k for? Better public services? More transparency? Unlikely.

There's no accountability with cash-for-access, but Labour seem happy to do dirty deals if it keeps them flush.

www.thenational.scot/news/2550373...

'Give us your money': Scottish Labour panned for £8000 'cash-for-access' scheme

SCOTTISH Labour are in a cash-for-access row after announcing a new scheme to raise funds for next year’s Holyrood elections ...

www.thenational.scot

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 9d

I always want to hear from constituents about how I can best spend my time working for you. Get in touch if you have a local initiative I can amplify, or an issue I can support you with.

My email 📧 maggie.chapman.msp@parliament.scot

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 9d

Ahead of the election, your representatives will spend many late nights in Parliament, building legislation on issues from education to justice.

Last week, I spent one of those evenings ensuring better rights for renters, & worked with constituents from Aberdeen & Dundee!

ALT TEXT: A dark green graphic which reads 'Last Week, I...' in bold white lettering at the top. Below are four bullet points, reading "Pushed the Scottish Government to do more to halt the far-right’s intimidation of immigrants
Won more time for renters to challenge rent rises & made it easier for renters to keep pets in their homes
Stood in solidarity with those in Dundee & Aberdeen standing up against anti-immigrant racism & hate
Met with constituents & Living Rent to discuss housing issues, including rent controls & RAAC". To the right is an image of Maggie Chapman MSP standing in the debate chamber, looking out as she speaks.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 9d

Original article on the Scottish Government's new guidance on bathrooms in schools:

Scottish schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls

The Scottish government has issued new guidance following two landmark court rulings.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 9d

This ScotGov guidance will facilitate the bullying and segregation of an already marginalised group. Like trans kids don't have enough at their door.

Trans kids are not second class, not a threat, and they need to be allowed to flourish, not boxed away.

ALT TEXT: A screenshot of a digital article on the BBC News website. The headline reads: "Scottish schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls", and beneath is an image of a toilet sign with two stick figures. One appears to be wearing a dress, and the other to be wearing trousers.

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Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 9d

Instead of bringing people with them to believe in a better Britain for all, Labour are racing to the bottom with Reform. It is disgusting.

You don't beat the far-right by playing their games. We beat them by standing for something greater.

Shabana Mahmood vows law reforms to prove migrants 'contribute' to UK society

The home secretary signalled in her first major interview since taking over the reins that she believed migration "has been too high".

news.sky.com

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